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hi folks

just a little request for some advice on my strawberry plants.got them in may put them in pots and got a small (this is the norm in the first year i believe) but tasty crop, now wot next. can i take cuttings for more plants or do i just cut back and if so how much do i prune off, also should i apply a feed at this time.??

cheers
p.a.

They should last another two years.

Cut back the leaves, give them a top-dressing of compost or a mulch and leave them to over-winter. When growth starts in the spring, give them a nice feed to get them going.

thanks cutecumber any recommends for us organics on wot to feed them with.??

thanks
p.a.

In the spring, for anything that has overwintered, I use a bit of liquid seaweed (maybe as a foliar spray) and some compost with a handful of organic general fertiliser in it. I reckon that gives it a boost without too much nitrogen. Once they begin to form flowers, I try and remember to give them a regular dose of comfrey liquid, or tomato food, which is higher in potash. I get my food from the organic gardening catalogue if that's any help. Oh, my strawberries are in containers, by the way.

thanks cc fantastic advice cant wait for spring to try out your tips

My very old book recommends Fish meal as a feed after fruiting.

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